Dear Bloom Residents, Families & Friends:
We wanted to provide a brief update (with continued positive news) and update our chart below. The data continues to reflect that
Bloom Senior Living
(and the seniors housing industry overall) is made up of heroic associates keeping our seniors safe.
Testing
We continue to test for COVID-19 throughout our Bloom community and continue to receive good news. Out of our nine communities, serving over 750 residents throughout five states, eight communities are COVID-free. In that ninth community, we have only one resident who remains positive (and is doing well). We have only three associates who remain positive (and are doing well).
As you know from our prior communications, we did widespread testing of associates and residents in Florida at
Bloom at St. Petersburg
(as mandated by the State and given the high rate of infection in the area).
We're happy to report that Bloom at St. Petersburg is also COVID-free. The two asymptomatic residents who tested positive have now received two negative tests. Four associates, who previously tested positive, are now negative for the second time and returning to work. We have three associates that remain in the testing process while being self-isolated at home. We're extremely proud of our team for keeping our residents in St. Pete safe given what's going on in that state/area and at other local communities.
Finally,
we're happy to report that all of our associates at
Bloom at Kokomo
are negative and will be rejoining the team on June 30, 2020. We now have only one Memory Care resident awaiting a second negative test result. Upon receipt, that resident (and the entire community) will be COVID-free. We're one test result away from defeating COVID-19 in Kokomo.
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Bloom "Back On Track Plan"
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Phase I
The following Bloom communities are in Phase I of the Bloom Back on Track Plan, which includes safe and socially distant group activities.
- Bloom at Belfair Memory Care (South Carolina)
- Bloom at Bluffton (South Carolina)
- Bloom at Bossier (Louisiana)
- Bloom at Hilton Head (South Carolina)
Phase II
The following Bloom community is in Phase II, effective next Monday (June 29, 2020), of the Bloom Back on Track Plan, which includes safe and socially distant group dining (at the resident's option).
- Bloom at Belfair Independent Living (South Carolina)
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Once cleared by the States of Florida and Indiana, which we hope is soon, Bloom at St. Petersburg, Bloom at German Church, Bloom at Eagle Creek and Bloom at Kokomo will move into Phase I.
We continue to want our families to know that we know our senior population belongs together (and not in isolation). We believe it's essential to ensure they're not only physically safe, but emotionally thriving. We'll continue to keep their spirits high while we move through the phased reopening.
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Memory Making Stations
Our Memory Making Stations are live and operational at the following communities:
- Bloom at Bossier (Louisiana)
- Bloom at Eagle Creek (Indiana)
- Bloom at German Church (Indiana)
We've made the decision (today) to open the Memory Making Stations, effective next Monday (June 29, 2020), given our progress in ensuring there is no COVID or defeating COVID at the following communities:
- Bloom at Kokomo (Indiana)
- Bloom at St. Petersburg (Florida)
We hope to have the Stations operational again at Bloom at Belfair, Bloom at Bluffton and Bloom at Hilton Head in South Carolina soon. We're ready as soon as the State lifts its restrictions.
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As we've done with our prior communications, we're consolidating all prior updates, videos and news/announcements put out by Bloom since the emergence of COVID-19 below for your convenience and efficiency.
Please continue to look for further communications from us by e-mail and simultaneous posts to our
Facebook
page and
website
.
Sincerely,
Scott and Tony Kantor, and Bradley Dubin
Bloom Owners
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BLOOM COMMUNITY COVID-19 DATA - "ACTIVE" CASES
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Resident
COVID-19 Cases:
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Total
Associate
COVID-19 Cases:
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Resident
COVID-19 Cases:
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Associate
COVID-19 Cases:
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Resident
COVID-19 Cases:
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Associate
COVID-19 Cases:
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Resident
COVID-19 Cases:
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Associate
COVID-19 Cases:
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Total
Resident
COVID-19 Cases:
0
Total
Associate
COVID-19 Cases:
3
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Resident
COVID-19 Cases:
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Associate
COVID-19 Cases:
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Resident
COVID-19 Cases:
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Associate
COVID-19 Cases:
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Resident
COVID-19 Cases:
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Associate
COVID-19 Cases:
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Total
Resident
COVID-19 Cases:
1
Total
Associate
COVID-19 Cases:
0
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QUESTIONS:
Please feel free to reach out by e-mail or telephone. We love hearing from you and we continue to greatly appreciate the overwhelming support from our families, friends and colleagues.
Bloom Director of Education & Development
Melissa Campbell
education@bloomseniorliving.com
440.668.3951
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Testing residents for coronavirus -- Bluffton Today
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Join Us On Facebook For News and Events!
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We encourage all our residents, families, associates, colleagues and friends to follow Bloom on Facebook and get updates on all things Bloom Senior Living! We'll keep you informed about our latest happenings, upcoming events, company initiatives, showcase the fun our residents and associates are having every day and provide educational materials to help you navigate the aging process.
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Bloom Senior Living has launched a new YouTube Channel for our residents, families and friends to check out our latest videos!
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Bloom Senior Living is a family-owned and operated company.
For nearly 50 years, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering a Bloom community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the door. Residents continue to live life to its fullest potential, enjoying their favorite activities while discovering new ones, and blooming into their best selves through growth and discovery. Our family-owned and operated communities provide a continuum of senior living services, concentrating on independent living, assisted living and memory care. For more information, please see our website:
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Bloom Senior Living | Independent Living, Assisted...
Bloom Senior Living is a family-owned and operated company. For nearly 50 years, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering a Bloom community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the door.
Read more
www.bloomseniorliving.com
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